Happy September!
This month, I’m going to be focusing on children’s health, happiness and well-being. I wanted to start out with ‘backpack awareness’. I know that there are millions of children around the world, who carry backpacks to school. I know, because I was one of them, and I wasn’t following these guidelines below. I was one of those, one-sided-strap-carrying-25-pound-carrying kids. I had a HEAVY backpack. And, I remember leaning forward to offset the weight and leaning to the side to offset for the one-sided carry. I encourage you to carefully read the below guidelines and help your child with making sure he or she is taking care of themselves. It can make a big difference for them in preventing spinal issues.
One of the fundamental pieces of any back to school ensemble is, of course, the backpack. Although they’re practical, backpacks are a leading cause of back and shoulder pain for millions of children and adolescents. As students head back to school, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) offers parents advice on preventing unnecessary backpack pain and injuries.
The ACA offers the following checklist to help parents select the best possible backpack for their children:
The ACA recommends that parents or guardians help children pack their backpacks properly, and they should make sure children never carry more than 10 percent of their body weight. For example, a child who weighs 100 pounds shouldn’t carry a backpack heavier than 10 pounds, and a 50-pound child shouldn’t carry more than 5 pounds.
In addition, parents should ask their children to report any pain or other problems resulting from carrying a backpack. If the pain is severe or persistent, seek care from a doctor of chiropractic or other health care professional.
So there you have it. Let me know if you can use any support.
With many blessings,
Dr. Arjan Khalsa With many blessings and warm regards,
Dr. Arjan Khalsa
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Dr. Arjan Khalsa comes from a family of Chiropractors and has studied the healing arts of Chiropractic, Applied Kinesiology, CranioSacral Therapy, Kundalini Yoga, meditation, and Nutrition for over 20 years. For several years, she has been posting health tips for people to be able to use food, herbs, and self-healing techniques to be able to improve their health, decrease pain, and to lead to more vital, fulfilled lives. Read More
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